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7:04am

J.J. Jackson“But It's Alright” fromBeg, Scream & Shout(Rhino 1997)—Might as well start out with a bang. Co-written & arranged by J.J. Jackson and released on the Calla label in 1966. One you can move to.

Charles Bradley“The World (Is Going Up In Flames)” fromNo Time for Dreaming(Daptone Records 2010)N —Really strong soul release that just came out this week. At age 62, this is Charles Bradley's full-length debut release. Backed by the Menahan Street Band & Daptone continues its hot streak.

Willie Wright“It's Only Life, That's All” fromTelling The Truth(The Numero Group 2011)N —Willie Wright was from Bayland, MS & later moved to Massachsetts. In 1977, he recorded this release & 1,000 copies were pressed. I don't know how The Numero Group finds these things but they reissued this soul-folk gem this week.

Al Wilson“Do What You Gotta Do” fromSearching for the Dolphins(Soul City 1968)—Written by Jimmy Webb and released in 1968 on Johnny River's Soul City label. Produced by Johnny Rivers & featuring Hal Blaine, Jim Gordon, Joe Osborne, Larry Knechtel, James Burton & Joe Horn as the backing band.

The Goodees“Double Shot” fromCondition Red! The Complete Goodees(Ace 2010)N —Alright, I know I've played the Goodees four weeks in a row but none of the tracks sound remotely close to each other. This Swingin' Medallions cover was recorded in 1969 & was produced by Jim Stewart (the ST in Stax). This compilation is wildly entertain

8:09am

Shadows of Knight“Shake” fromBlow Up a Go-Go!(V2 1999)—Recorded in 1969 for Team Records. This recording was made by the only remaining original member of the Chicago-based band, vocalist Jim Sohns, & session musicians. It rocks mightily, though.

Abigail Washburn“City of Refuge”(Rounderwww.rounder.com 2011)N —Written by Abigail Washburn & James Wallace and found on this fine new release. Featuring Abigail Washburn on banjo and a whole host of musicians including people like Bill Frisell, Viktor Krauss & Kenny Malone.

8:19am

Doug Paisley“Out On The Weekend” fromHarvest Revisited(Mojo 2011)N —Found on this CD collection of various artists performing songs from Neil Young's "Harvest" album. This CD accompanied the February, 2011 issue of Mojo magazine.

8:24am

Neil Young“Walk On” fromOn the Beach(Reprise 1974)—Seriously, this album was savaged by critics when it came out in 1974. It still remains one of my favorite Neil Young albums. This track features slide guitar & vocals by Ben Keith who passed away in 2010. Hard to imagine this song without that sound.

Steve Wynn and the Miracle 3“Consider The Source” fromNorthern Aggression(Yep Roc 2010)N —Written by Steve Wynn and found on this new release. Highly recommended. Steve Wynn & The Miracle 3 and The Baseball Project are both slated to play at the KDHX/Twangfest party at SXSW. Stay tuned for further details.

Jonny“I Want to be Around” fromJonny(Mergewww.mergerecords.com 2011)N —Written by Euros Child (Gorky's Zygotic Mynci) & found on their forthcoming release. Jonny also features Norman Blake of Teenage Fanclub.

Fairport Convention“Farewell, Farewell” fromLiege and Lief(A&M 1969)—Reissue of their 1969 release. Written by Richard Thompson and featuring Dave Swarbrick on fiddle & Sandy Denny on vocals. Out of fairness to other vocalists, I put this at the end of the set.

Aimee Mann“Red Vines” fromBachelor No. 2(Superego 2000)—Written by Aimee Mann & found on this 1999 release. I believe this was the time where her record company woes came to an end & she began putting out her own releases.

Nick Lowe“Cracking Up” fromLabour of Lust(Columbia 1979)—Written by Nick Lowe & recorded in 1979. The same personnel (Rockpile) was used to record Dave Edmund's "Repeat When Necessary" in the same time frame.

O.C. Smith“The Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp” fromMore Dirty Laundry(Trikont 2008)—Taken from this 2nd volume in Trikont’s anthology of country music performed by various soul artists. This track was written by Dallas Frazier & recorded in 1968.

9:57am

Bruce Springsteen“Reason to Believe” fromNebraskaVinyl Album(Columbia 1982)—Taken from this 1982 stripped-down album of demos recorded on four-track. "At the end of every hard-earned day people find some reason to believe."

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